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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Michael Toledo

Why UK Banned Iran-Linked Al Quds March: Police Warn of Dangerous Clashes Amid Middle East Crisis

This year's protests present unique challenges for police, exceeding usual risk management strategies. (Note: This is not an actual Al Quds march photo.) (Credit: Mohamed elamine M'siouri/Pexels)

The UK Home Secretary has authorised the Metropolitan Police to ban Sunday's Al Quds march in London, along with any associated counter-protests, citing serious risks of violent clashes and public disorder.

The ban, which comes into effect at 16:00 hrs on Wednesday, 11 March, will remain in place for one month. Authorities warn that the volatile situation in the Middle East and large expected crowds make traditional police conditions insufficient to maintain public safety.

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